Average or previous year's cutoff: | 27.00 overall R-Score Average of the lowest R-Scores admitted over the last THREE years. |
Prerequisites: | English 603 (or French 601 for French CEGEP applicants) |
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Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Honours Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
Average or previous year's cutoff: | 88.40% top 6 average Average of the lowest Top 6 averages admitted over the last THREE years. |
Prerequisites: | 4U English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school |
Language requirements: | |
Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Honours Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
Average or previous year's cutoff: | 88.30% top 5 average Average of the lowest Top 5 averages admitted over the last THREE years. |
Prerequisites: | Grade 12 English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school |
Language requirements: | |
Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Honours Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
Average or previous year's cutoff: | B+ average in grades 10, 11 and 12 |
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Language requirements: | |
Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Honours Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
Average or previous year's cutoff: | While the minimum requirement for McGill is the equivalent of a B+ average, most programs will have higher requirements. See the complete admissions requirements for more information applicable to your situation. |
Prerequisites: | |
Language requirements: | |
Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Honours Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
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Geography is the study of physical environments and human habitats. Dealing with people and places, it covers issues such as global warming and climate change, food and water resources, management of ecosystems, human health, regional economic disparities, urban infrastructure, native land claims and permafrost problems.
As both a physical and social science, geography offers a unique opportunity to analyze environmental and situational problems affecting societies from different perspectives. At McGill, you’ll benefit from a variety of intimate seminar classes and work in physical and computer labs. Choose from a range of field courses that encourage hands-on learning, and make the most of your degree.
Careers
Geography students will grasp the necessary skills for a variety of career opportunities, including:
- Cartographer
- Planning & Development Surveyor
- Environmental Consultant
- Geographical Information Systems Officer
Course Work
As a Geography student you can take courses like:
Possible Minors
Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.
Minors that complement this program:
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For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Arts.
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